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| viperflea |
Posted - 17/12/2011 : 18:36:09
Hi all
My royal was introduced into his new viv 6 days ago, up till then the breeder told me he has been eating consistently weekly and striking well, however ive introduced food to him twice now and he's showing no interest....am i doing anything wrong?
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| n/a |
Posted - 22/12/2011 : 18:50:55
Oops sorry, meant to say I leave it in the cool end otherwise it would be well rancid - and yes it will have been living in the freezer before meeting with its maker, I mean Ziska. Good luck with Monty - he'll get there! |
| viperflea |
Posted - 22/12/2011 : 18:39:34
according to the breeder Monty was striking very well up until his move...hopefully he'll come into his own soon |
| GMac |
Posted - 22/12/2011 : 18:34:01
Just make sure you leave the mouse in the cool end not he hot end. The only time i would say not to leave a food item in with a royal is if the food item is alive. |
| n/a |
Posted - 22/12/2011 : 18:26:24
My Ziska will NOT feed unless the rodent's left overnight these days ...just don't leave in the viv over the next day, and any sign of bloated belly (rodent that is, not snake) ditch the poor little critter fast as it's decomposing and gases are building up. |
| Kelfezond |
Posted - 22/12/2011 : 18:22:51
I've never heard a reason not to before o.o |
| viperflea |
Posted - 22/12/2011 : 17:59:06
thanks again guys, its certsinly a peace of mind getting advice from u guys. I wasnt sure about leaving the mouse in the viv as ive had mixed advice....some say do...some say not.... |
| blackskull |
Posted - 22/12/2011 : 08:00:29
i wouldn't worry about it not eating for 3 weeks. as kelf says its normal for them to go off their food. im up to 15 weeks with my female pastel |
| Kelfezond |
Posted - 22/12/2011 : 01:01:31
overnight yeah |
| viperflea |
Posted - 22/12/2011 : 00:22:52
bloody hell a year lol.....should i leave the mouse in the viv kelf? |
| Kelfezond |
Posted - 22/12/2011 : 00:20:36
You're not doing anything wrong, that behaviour is normal. What isn't normal is a royal python eating every week :P
Just keep track of his weight and don't worry until it begins to drop too much, even if he doesn't feed for a year :) |
| viperflea |
Posted - 22/12/2011 : 00:20:15
should i leave the mouse in the viv and leave him to do his stuff????? |
| viperflea |
Posted - 22/12/2011 : 00:18:37
now been 3 weeks and i am getting worried cause hes showing no signs of interest in food....im sure im doing something wrong???? help lol |
| Robert |
Posted - 18/12/2011 : 19:09:52
I had a female royal that was eating fine until I moved her from a rub to a viv and she went off food for 3 months and then suddenly started eating like there was no tomorrow - lol |
| viperflea |
Posted - 18/12/2011 : 08:19:20
Thanks for the advice guys :-) |
| chrisc |
Posted - 18/12/2011 : 01:24:31
mine are between 31.5 an 33 depending on if the heatings on or not |
| Oh How Original |
Posted - 18/12/2011 : 00:36:39
Ahh I was always told 31... Didn't realise they could go up to that high.
Learn something new everyday  |
| GMac |
Posted - 17/12/2011 : 22:21:21
mine are, mine set at 32 hot end ;) anything upto 33 is suitable for royals |
| Oh How Original |
Posted - 17/12/2011 : 21:47:38
Yeah I wouldn't say the temps at that would be a reason for not eating, just never known anyone have them that high before...
And leave him for a week or so before offering food. |
| GMac |
Posted - 17/12/2011 : 21:10:54
dont see any problems with your temps at all would leave it where it is.
Would give it a weeks break and dont handle just let it be for this week. |
| viperflea |
Posted - 17/12/2011 : 19:34:29
Ok, ill adjust temps...how long shall i give it to try him again...most recent attempt was last night? |
